Lead Treater

Stella-Jones•Arlington, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Requirements

Prior lead or supervisory experience
High school diploma or GED
Ability to work outdoors in all weather, around chemicals, heavy equipment, and heights
Comfortable handling hazardous materials
Valid driver's license
General mechanical/industrial maintenance aptitude
Basic documentation/recordkeeping ability
Must pass background check, drug screen, and physical

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in wood treating/industrial process operations (or similar plant environment)
Hands-on experience operating pressure vessels, boilers, or vacuum/condensate systems
Experience with preservative chemicals (creosote, penta, CCA)
Wastewater/water sampling experience
Familiarity with EPA/RCRA hazardous waste rules

Responsibilities

Mentor, teach, guide & provide leadership to Treaters.
Work together with other Leads, Supervisors & Plant Manager.
Communicate operational information with other department Leads & Supervisors as it relates to scheduling treatment, quality control & maintenance.
Operate/control systems by prescribed operating procedures. Including but not limited to: Boilers & associated equipment, Pressure Vessels, Vacuum & Transfer pumps, Condensate recovery systems, calculating/making preservative mix, transfer & storage systems, hazardous waste processing & storage, emergency response equipment.
Change treatment charges, identify/inspect materials for conformance & inspect binders/cables.
Record & document systems activity to assure accurate processing of materials in conformance with standard operating procedures, corporate policy, as well as state & federal rules & regulations.
Assist in preservative inventory management. Including sampling, receiving, mixing & usage control.
Sample, test, & treat process waste-water systems. Including inspection & documentation of chemical usage & supplies inventory.
Clean systems, handle process, store & document hazardous waste management.
Build/maintain excellent relationships with suppliers & contractors.
Order M.E.Q fuel, preservative base oil & preservative blocks.
Member of safety committee.
Ability & knowledge to answer questions & make critical decisions.
Solid knowledge of federal & state regulations related to treating department. Including safety (OSHA, ) Environmental (EPA) & hazardous waste generation & storage.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage, Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies, Long-Term Disability Coverage
Access to a robust employee assistance program
Competitive compensation
Annual bonus program opportunity
401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
Career advancement opportunities
Ability to purchase Company stock